Comments on: Jay Bruce on rough 2014 season: “It’s honestly been the most embarrassing year of my life”http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/08/31/jay-bruce-on-rough-2014-season-its-honestly-been-the-most-embarassing-year-of-my-life/
Baseball. Baseball. And then a bit more baseball.Tue, 03 Mar 2015 19:36:05 +0000hourly1http://wordpress.com/By: kelswhit77http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/08/31/jay-bruce-on-rough-2014-season-its-honestly-been-the-most-embarassing-year-of-my-life/comment-page-1/#comment-769607
Mon, 01 Sep 2014 14:05:42 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=535792#comment-769607Hate the iPad spellcheck that turns ‘of’ to ‘if’…..regardless OF the outcome……
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Mon, 01 Sep 2014 14:03:48 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=535792#comment-769606Jay came back way too soon from the torn meniscus repair. I had that same procedure 3 weeks ago, and though I’m progressing faster than average, the PT docs still say 8 weeks total time to resume full normal activities. Not 100% strength and speed! just able to do all activities. So I’m a Jay Bruce fan, and though the Reds results have been disappointing, their effort and hustle have not. Unlike the last ten days of 2013, when they all seemed to be going through the motions, this team is giving an outstanding effort every game, regardless if the outcome. A best example if this was being down 7-0 to the Cardinals in the 9th at St. Louis, and rallying for 3 runs and actually having the tying run at the plate. As an avid Reds fan since 1970, I sincerely appreciate that typed of effort. Hang in there guys, we are still with you!
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Sun, 31 Aug 2014 18:35:48 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=535792#comment-769423doctorrustbelt- looks like you might want to quit while your ahead. From the looks of it sportsfan has you in a vice grip here- argument done and over.
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Sun, 31 Aug 2014 17:38:27 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=535792#comment-769404Dunn may be the worst fielding outfielder in the last 50 years.

But why did the Reds keep running him out there instead of playing him at 1B (where he’d only be one of the worst fielding 1B in the last 50 years) or trading him to an AL team? It’s hard to believe it took 10 years to go to the AL. And why did it take until 2010 for a team to finally figure out that if hehas to play in the field he does the least amount of damage at 1B? With his ability to get on base and hit the long ball you can live with him at 1B.

He’s been a terrible OF but had he played his entire career as a DH his lifetime WAR would be out of reach by Bruce.

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Sun, 31 Aug 2014 15:50:09 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=535792#comment-769349Not really a comparison, in my opinion. Bruce is young and $12mil is less than a qualifying offer. I think it’s a fine contract for a player who has yet to fully peak and who has 40-HR power. In that ballpark, anyway. And as for the Dunn comps – the difference is walks. Bruce might yet add that facet to his game, but personally I think he should swing as hard as he can and just try to hit HRs right now.
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Sun, 31 Aug 2014 15:40:41 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=535792#comment-769344“Bruce, 27, is owed $12 million in 2015 and $12.5 million in 2106 with a $13 million club option for 2017.”